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Jaldin, Maria da Graça Mouchrek. "CRESCIMENTO INFANTIL E ALEITAMENTO MATERNO EXCLUSIVO: estudo comparativo com uma referência e um padrão internacional de crescimento." Universidade Federal do Maranhão, 2009. http://tedebc.ufma.br:8080/jspui/handle/tede/1130.
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the growth of exclusively breast-fed infants from birth to six months of age, as well as to compare weight, length and head circumference with the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS/1978) reference, and the new international World Health Organization standard/2006 (WHO/2006). A prospective longitudinal study, undertaken in the Human Milk Bank of the Child Maternal University Hospital in São Luis, Maranhão-Brazil, in the period of October 2007 to November 2008. A convenience sampling of 328 full term singleton infants, with birth weight equal to or over 2.5 kg and lower or equal to 4.0kg, exclusively breastfed, upon demand, since their birth. The weight, length and head circumference recorded from birth to the sixth month of age. The growth was evaluated through mean standard deviation and percentiles, and the results were compared to those of the NCHS/1978 reference and WHO/2006 standard. A total of 181 infants (95 females and 86 males) concluded the study. The mean weight of infants at birth was 3.3kg and 8.2kg at six months for males, and 7.7kg for females. Males weighed more than females from the first to the sixth month (p<0.05). The greatest velocity in weight gain occurred in the first two months of life for both sexes. Both males and females doubled their mean birth weight around the third and fourth months, respectively. The mean weight of females was superior to the WHO/2006 standard, at birth and from the third to the sixth month (p<0.05); as to the males, it was superior from the fourth to the sixth month (p<0.05). The mean weight was above the NCHS/1978 reference, for both genders, from birth to the sixth month (p<0.05) except for males at birth. The mean length at birth was 49.1cm (males) and 48.9cm (females), and it was 67.0 cm (males) and 65.4cm (females) at the sixth month. The mean length of males was lower than the WHO/2006, from birth to the sixth month (p<0.05), except for the fifth month; it was also lower than the NCHS/1978 at birth, in the first, fourth and sixth months of life (p<0.05). As to the females, it was similar to the WHO/2006 and lower than the NCHS/1978, at birth and at the sixth month (p<0.05). The 50th percentile of weight of infants was comparable to WHO/2006 percentile, and the females and males surpassed the standard measure from the second and third months, respectively. The 50th percentile of the infants weight was superior to the NCHS/1978 from the first to the sixth month. The 50th percentiles of length and head circumference were comparable to the respective percentiles of the standard and the reference. The infants velocity of the monthly weight increment followed the 50th percentile curve of the WHO/2006, with a better performance, however. It was concluded that exclusively breast-fed infants up to six months presented satisfactory growth. The weight, length and head circumference were akin to the 50th percentile of the WHO standard and NCHS reference; however, the infants in the study were heavier than the reference.
O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar o crescimento de crianças, em aleitamento materno exclusivo, do nascimento ao sexto mês e comparar o peso, o comprimento e o perímetro cefálico com a referência National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS/1978) e com o novo padrão internacional World Health Organization/2006 (WHO/2006). Estudo prospectivo, longitudinal realizado no Banco de Leite Humano do Hospital Universitário Materno Infantil, São Luís, Maranhão, Brasil, entre outubro de 2007 a novembro de 2008. Amostra de conveniência com 328 crianças nascidas a termo, não gemelares, peso ao nascer igual ou superior a 2,5kg e inferior ou igual a 4,0kg e em aleitamento exclusivo, do nascimento ao sexto mês, sob livre demanda. O peso, comprimento e perímetro cefálico foram verificados do nascimento ao sexto mês. Avaliouse o crescimento por meio de médias, desvio padrão e percentis, comparando-se os resultados aos da referência NCHS/1978 e do padrão WHO/2006. Finalizaram o estudo 181 crianças (95 meninas e 86 meninos). O peso médio das crianças ao nascer foi 3,3kg e, aos seis meses, 8,2kg, meninos e 7,7kg, meninas. Os meninos foram mais pesados que as meninas, do primeiro ao sexto mês (p<0,05). A maior velocidade no ganho ponderal ocorreu nos dois primeiros meses de vida, em ambos os sexos. Meninos e meninas dobraram o peso médio de nascimento por volta do terceiro e quarto meses, respectivamente. O peso médio das meninas foi superior ao padrão WHO/2006, ao nascer e do terceiro ao sexto mês (p<0,05); o dos meninos, superior do quarto ao sexto mês (p<0.05). Foi superior à referência NCHS/1978, em ambos os sexos, do nascimento ao sexto mês (p<0,05), exceto, ao nascer, nos meninos. O comprimento médio, ao nascer, foi 49,1cm (meninos) e 48,9cm (meninas), aos seis meses, 67,0cm (meninos) e 65,4cm (meninas). O comprimento médio dos meninos foi inferior ao WHO/2006, do nascimento ao sexto mês (p<0,05), exceto no quinto; foi inferior à NCHS/1978, ao nascer, no primeiro, quarto e sexto meses de vida (p<0,05); nas meninas foi semelhante ao WHO/2006 e menor que a NCHS/1978, ao nascer e no sexto mês (p<0,05). O percentil 50 do peso das crianças foi comparável ao WHO/2006, sendo que meninos e meninas superaram o padrão, a partir do segundo e terceiro meses, respectivamente. O percentil 50 do peso das crianças foi superior à NCHS/1978, do primeiro ao sexto mês. Os percentis 50 do comprimento e perímetro cefálico foram comparáveis aos respectivos percentis do padrão e da referência. A velocidade de ganho de peso mensal das crianças acompanhou o percentil 50 do padrão WHO/2006, porém com um desempenho melhor. Concluiu-se que crianças amamentadas exclusivamente, até o sexto mês de vida, apresentaram crescimento satisfatório. O peso, comprimento e perímetro cefálico foram comparáveis ao percentil 50 do padrão WHO e da referência NCHS, contudo as crianças do estudo foram mais pesadas que a referência.
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Ochoa, Banafsheh K. "Maxillary growth in comparison to mandibular growth." Oklahoma City : [s.n.], 2002. http://library.ouhsc.edu/epub/theses/Ochoa-Banafsheh-K.pdf.
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Chau, Chun-hing, and 周俊興. "On the construction of growth reference values during the paediatric years." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2004. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31971532.
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Werner, Bo. "Growth in Sweden : surveillance of growth patterns and epidemiological monitoring of secular changes in height and weight among children and adolescents /." Stockholm, 2007. http://diss.kib.ki.se/2007/978-91-7357-148-7/.
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Bum, Shin Sang. "Follow-up of new believers for church with reference at Sangok Jeil Chruch [sic] /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1998. http://www.tren.com.
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Rättyä, J. (Johanna). "Reproductive endocrine effects of antiepileptic drugs - with special reference to valproate." Doctoral thesis, University of Oulu, 2000. http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9514255291.
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Previous observations have indicated that reproductive endocrine disorders are common among patients with
epilepsy. Valproate (VPA) treatment is associated with hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries, and obesity in women.
Carbamazepine (CBZ) may also induce endocrine disorders, while the hormonal effects of oxcarbazepine (OXC) are
poorly known. The aim of this study was to elucidate the effects of antiepileptic drugs on reproductive hormones,
linear growth and pubertal maturation in patients with epilepsy.
Altogether 223 patients taking VPA, CBZ, or OXC monotherapy for epilepsy and 103 healthy age- and sex-matched
volunteers participated in the study. Seventy-eight girls and 90 men with epilepsy participated in the
cross-sectional parts of the study. Thirty-nine adult patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy participated in
a 3-month longitudinal study and VPA was replaced with lamotrigine (LTG) in 16 women with VPA-related endocrine
disorders in a 1-year longitudinal study. The girls were between 8-18 years, the women 17-41 years and the men
17-51 years of age.
None of the antiepileptic drugs studied significantly influenced linear growth or pubertal development in girls
with epilepsy, but hyperandrogenemia, increased number of ovarian follicles, and weight gain were observed in
prepubertal, pubertal and postpubertal girls taking VPA for epilepsy. Increased serum testosterone levels were
observed in half of the women after the first 3 months of VPA medication, and high serum concentrations of
androgens were common (prevalence 57 %, p < 0.001) in men taking long-term VPA treatment. The women with
VPA-related hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries were also found to present other features of insulin
resistance (i.e. hyperinsulinemia, centripetal obesity, and an unfavorable serum lipid profile). Reproductive
endocrine disorders associated with VPA treatment in women began to normalize after VPA was replaced by LTG. CBZ
reduced the bioactivity of androgens, whereas OXC did not have similar effects. Serum concentrations of sex
hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) were increased and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate decreased already during the
first months of CBZ treatment. Serum hormone levels were normal in patients with low OXC doses (< 900 mg/d),
but serum concentrations of testosterone, gonadotropins and SHBG were high in men with a daily OXC dose ≥ 900 mg.
The adverse reproductive endocrine effects of antiepileptic drugs should be considered at the beginning of and
during antiepileptic medication.
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Lee, Sung Gyu. "A church growth model in Korean-American Presbyterian churches with special reference to the Messiah Presbyterian Church of Washington /." Lynchburg, Va. : Liberty University, 2009. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu.
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Chau, Chun-hing. "On the construction of growth reference values during the paediatric years." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2004. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B31971532.
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Newton, P. C. D. "The establishment, growth and fate of white clover plants : With special reference to the physiology of stolon growth." Thesis, Bangor University, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.379353.
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Sprague, Matthew. "Environmental influences on the physiological and behavioural growth responses in salmonids : with reference to the growth-dip phenomenon." Thesis, University of Stirling, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/212.
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Photoperiod manipulations are widely used throughout the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) farming industry as a means of producing a product of uniform quality all-year round. However, farmers still remain sceptical over their effectiveness to regulate growth and maturation during the on-growing stage. Furthermore, reports of a characteristic growth-dip following light exposure suggest that light may negatively affect the physiological performance of fish in the short-term. Thus, this thesis investigates the effects of light characteristics (spectral quality, intensity and photoperiod) on growth and maturation of salmonid fish and addresses some of the uncertainties surrounding photoperiod use currently reported within the industry. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are seemingly an ideal model species for examining photoperiod effects on growth. Consequently, the application of constant light exposure (LL) at two different intensities (28W and 16W) during two different thermal conditions (summer and winter) was examined on individually tagged fish. Feed intake and growth appeared to be related to the ambient water temperature and did not appear to be affected by intensity or photoperiod, although the onset of constant light did appear to initially affect growth rate. This may indicate that LL has a limiting effect on the growth of trout or that the prevailing water temperature at which light is applied may override the photoperiodic effect. Furthermore, the lack of enhanced growth in trout exposed to LL, unlike that demonstrated for other salmonids, suggest that there may be a species-specific response to environmental variables. Thus, questions regarding photoperiod effects should be limited to the species in question. The main source of variation in results observed under photoperiod manipulations stems from the salmon industry. Atlantic salmon post-smolts were reared in seawater tanks and either maintained under a natural photoperiod (NP) or exposed to a simulated natural photoperiod (SNP), constant light superimposed on the natural light (NPLL) or constant light only (LL). Artificial light onset, irrespective of photoperiod, resulted in an apparent trend for a reduced appetite lasting up to 60 days. Furthermore, the onset of constant light resulted in a significant chronic elevation of plasma cortisol levels and changes to growth and thyroid hormone levels, providing direct evidence that constant light exposure induces stress. In addition, fish exposed to SNP failed to exhibit a stress response despite a low feed intake. However, differences in the plasma melatonin levels during twilight times, as compared to NP, suggest that gradual changes in the natural light intensity throughout the day, particularly around dawn and dusk, may be important for synchronizing daily events. No differences in growth were observed between the NP and NPLL regimes, although fish reared in an enclosed regime (SNP and LL) exhibited a significantly lower weight gain than fish in an open environment (NP and NPLL). This further highlights the impact that the rearing environment has on the growth performances of fish and the need for commercially run trials. Advances in lighting technologies and a greater understanding of how light is transformed through the water column have focussed research on the spectral sensitivity of fish. Therefore the lighting efficiency of novel blue narrow bandwidth LED lighting units through the water column and their effects on growth and maturation performances of salmon reared in commercial production cages were compared against the standard metal halide units currently utilized throughout the industry. LL application, irrespective of intensity or spectrum, reduced the numbers of fish maturing as compared to fish reared under a natural photoperiod. However, this was greatest under the standard metal halide units reflecting a greater light penetration and perception as determined by plasma melatonin levels. The metal halide groups exhibited the greatest relative weight gain over the trial period as compared to control fish. No evidence was observed for a growth-dip under metal halide light, although blue lit treatments exhibited an initial significant reduction in food consumption, suggesting a possible welfare issue. Nevertheless, the prototype blue LED units showed possible potential for commercial application by penetrating the water depth at half the distance of the metal halide units for only one eighth the power and one fifth the brightness. However, further tests of these prototype spectral units are required to examine the potential welfare and physiological growth and reproductive effects. These studies have shown that the efficacy of artificial light regimes is largely dependent upon the effectiveness of the light source through the underwater environment and its perception by fish, providing a sufficient intensity is emitted exceeding the physiological threshold level for the species cultured. Moreover, whilst the onset of artificial light may elicit a stress response and demonstrate a trend for a suppression of appetite for salmon reared in experimental tanks, no compelling evidence for a suppression of appetite or growth was found under normal commercial cage conditions. This suggests that the growth-dip observed within the industry may in part be a combination of a physiological response to the onset of light further exaggerated by the farmer’s perception and altered judgement in feeding. In addition, the results obtained from this study have helped to standardize the use of light regimes within the industry. Nevertheless, further studies are necessary to fully elucidate the underlying mechanisms which may govern growth and maturation in fish following the onset of light exposure.
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Potts, Deborah. "Urbanization in Malawi with special reference to the new capital city of Lilongwe." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 1986. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1317532/.
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This thesis examines the process of urbanization in Malawi, with special reference to the new capital city, Lilongwe. At independence Malawi inherited an extremely underdeveloped urban system. It is argued that colonial Nyasaland's involvement in the migrant labour system and its reluctant membership of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland were contributory factors, both of which related to Nyasaland's economically and politically subordinate position in Southern Africa. Analysis of the static and dynamic nature of independent Malawi's urban system shows it to be very simplistic. It is emphasized that the growth of the truly 'urban' population in most of the small centres in the urban hierarchy has been slow, and that institutional hindrances and government perceptions of the urban process may dissipate the impact of policies designed to promote their development. The major aspect of urban policy since 1964 has been the development of Lilongwe, which the government emphasized had two objectives: to create a new capital replacing the colonial creation of Zomba, and to develop a growth centre to promote greater regional equality and act as a counterattraction to the commercial 'capital' of Blantyre. President Banda's key role in the: instigation of this project is empahasized, and it is suggested that the second objective was rhetorically promoted as a justificatory expedient. The results of original research on urban policy implementation and private sector investment in Blantyre and Lilongwe support the contention that government commitment to Lilongwe as a growth centre is weak, and also draws attention to problems inherent in applying such strategies in small, underdeveloped economies such as Malawi's. Lilongwe's economic development has not been in theoretical accordance with that of a growth centre. Nevertheless although it is proposed that a new capital programme per se cannot be used as a surrogate for a regional development policy, major infrastructural developments in Lilongwe have allowed it to provide a degree of economic competition to Blantyre. These are argued to be mainly associated with government commitment to its development as the capital city rather than its weakly developed growth centre role.
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Preller, Arnoldus Mauritius. "Present and future challenges to the church in Africa - with special reference to the church in Sudan." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2006. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd/10292007-155531/.
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Chambers, Paul. "Factors in church growth and decline : with reference to the secularization thesis." Thesis, Swansea University, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.530099.
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Bertram, Douglas F. "Growth, development and mortality in metazoan early life histories with particular reference to marine flatfish." Thesis, McGill University, 1993. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=41352.
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Patterns of variability in growth, development and mortality in early life histories were examined at two levels--general and specific. At the general level, I examined the functional significance of larvae in metazoan life cycles. This was achieved by surveying the metazoa at the class level and categorizing mode of development by habitat. Three long-standing hypotheses for the paucity of larval development in fresh water were rejected. I argue that viewing metazoan larvae as a means for feeding and growth provides a unifying framework for evaluating the features of habitats which correlate with the range of variation expressed in development modes. I offer a modelling framework to investigate variation in developmental modes within and between habitats. The suggested model requires input on larval growth rates, larval period duration (development time), and size-specific mortality rates. These variables, and the interactions between them, are also central to the specific analysis which addresses the ecological processes and mechanisms which affect survival and hence recruitment during the early life histories periods of marine fishes. Winter flounder (Pleuronectes americanus) was used as a model species to investigate phenotypic variability in patterns of growth and development and their survival consequences. Using laboratory-reared fish, I demonstrate that size-at-age does not diverge continuously during the larval and juvenile periods. The results show that fish which grow slowly as larvae, compensate for their slow growth by growing rapidly as juveniles. This compensation in growth rate causes juvenile size-at-age to converge, or at least, prevents divergence in juvenile size-at-age. In addition, I provide some of the first estimates of individual variability in larval growth trajectories for a marine fish. I conducted the first experiment which separates the effects of both size and age on the vulnerability to predation in recently metamorphosed fishes. Th
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Papamarkaki, Krystalia V. "Growth in above ground apartments with special reference to the Greek apartment houses." Thesis, McGill University, 1989. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=55622.
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Dunn, B. D. "Metallic whiskers : their growth phenomena and characteristics, with special reference to spacecraft electronics." Thesis, Brunel University, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.370133.
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Davies, Julian Edward. "The growth and implementation of 'Laudianism' with special reference to the southern province." Thesis, University of Oxford, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.277866.
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Khan, I. H. "Economic structure, growth and industrialisation of developing economies with special reference to OPEC." Thesis, University of Strathclyde, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.382312.
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Yeo, Lionel 1972. "Growth strategies of small nations : with special reference to Ireland, Finland and Singapore." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/17887.
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Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 2004.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-124).
This thesis is based on the premise that small nations face unique challenges in the quest for economic prosperity. They have a small domestic economy and are more dependent than larger economies on international trade. Smallness typically entails a lack of breadth and depth in the national supply of capital, talent and knowledge. The development paths of three successful small nations - Ireland, Finland and Singapore - are analyzed to see how they overcome these unique challenges. Similarities and differences in their development strategies are examined. The typical model for assessing the microeconomic competitiveness of nations only looks within the national boundaries of an economy. In the context of a globalized world economy, it is appropriate to extend the model outside of national borders. Small nations that successfully tap on external markets, international flows of goods and services, and the global circulation of capital, talent and knowledge have bright prospects in a globalized knowledge economy.
by Lionel Yeo.
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Hubbard, Scott. "A longitudinal study of the theory of parallel growth." Oklahoma City : [s.n.], 2008.
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Proffitt, Geoffrey W. H. "The biology and ecology of purple moor-grass Molinia caerulea (L.) Moench. with special reference to the root system." Thesis, Aberystwyth University, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.482793.
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關兆明 and Siu-ming Kwan. "A study of Guangdong's takeoff: with special reference to the four dragons' growth experience." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1994. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31266083.
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Vermeulen, Tarina. "Plant water relations of Elytropappus Rhinocerotis with specific reference to soil restrictions on growth." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/5416.
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Thesis (MScAgric (Soil Science))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Renosterveld of the Western Cape region is often seen as a natural occurring veld type that will very easily re-establish itself wherever land is left unattended. In this study it was firstly noted that where wheatlands of the Berg River catchment (BRC) is left bare for a number of years, the renosterbos as a pioneer is slow in its re-growth response and when it does, certain patches in the landscape are preferred. This study therefore firstly focussed on the soil restrictions that widely determined the positions in the Berg River landscape where the renosterbos will re-establish itself. Secondly we needed to know whether some of the soil restrictions encountered could be alleviated and was possibly due to cultivation of this land. Through aerial observation it was found that a general patchiness does exist in the naturally occurring Renosterveld of the Voëlvlei area and hill tops of the region and was described by others as the true nature of this veld type. Closer investigation of the soils in the Voëlvlei reserve however showed that soil type played a major role in the patchiness found here. When re-growth of the renosterbos in previously cultivated areas was investigated, it was found that the soil type played the major role in the patchiness that occurred. The most commonly found soil restriction was soil density of the lower horizons. Any soil form that prevented the renosterbos to access the perched water table, to about 15m depth could not support the renosterbos. It is however our belief that soil could be prepared for the re-growth of renosterbos and through this action; renosterbos could also be used to alleviate the salinity problems found in this region. Additionally we investigated the impact of land-use change on the soil water balance and soil salinity by comparing a mature re-established stand of Renosterveld with an adjacent wheatfield. From the results, large differences in salinity and soil water behaviour were detected between the Renosterveld and wheatfield. Modelling of soil and plant water relations was done and the results were correlated well with field observations. This research also confirmed that the renosterbos through its deep rootedness is crucial in the conservation of other species found in the Renosterveld resulting from its ability to keep the water table down and with that the salts that is so often a problem in this area.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In die Wes-Kaap word Renosterveld gesien as 'n veld tipe wat natuurlik voorkom en maklik sal hervestig in areas waar land sonder toesig gelaat word. In hierdie studie is dit eerstens opgemerk dat waar koringlande in die Berg Rivier opvanggebied kaal gelaat word vir 'n aantal jare, is die renosterbos as pionier stadig in sy hervestiging en wanneer terug groei wel plaasvind is dit selektief. Die studie fokus dus eerstens op grondbeperkinge wat die areas bepaal waar Renosterveld sal hervestig. Tweedens wou ons vasstel of die grondbeperkings wat voorkom in die grond en wat heel moontlik die oorsaak is van landbewerking opgehef kan word. Deur lugfoto-waarneming is dit gevind dat algemene leë kolle wel opgemerk is in die natuurlik plantegroei van die Renosterveld, in die Voëlvlei area, asook teen die berg hange. Dit word beskryf as 'n algemene kenmerk van die Renosterveld. Nadere ondersoek in die verskillende grondtipes van die area het egter gewys dat die grond tipe 'n belangrike rol speel in die voorkoms en groei van die renosterbos en uiteindelik die (her-)vestiging van Renosterveld. Die terug groei van die renosterbos is ondersoek in voorheen bewerkte lande. Dit is gevind dat die grond tipe 'n belangrike rol speel in die voorkoms van die leë kolle in die Renosterveld. Die mees algemene grond beperking wat opgemerk is, was die verdigte sub-horisonte. Enige grondvorm wat toegang van die renosterboswortels tot by die grondwatertafel (tot by 'n diepte van 15m) beperk, is nie voldoende om die groei van 'n volwasse renosterbos te onderhou nie. Dit is egter ons oortuiging dat die grond voorberei kan word vir die hervestinging van die renosterbos en deur dit te bewerkstellig sal grondversouting beheer kan word. Die impak van landgebruikverandering op die grondwaterbalans en grondversouting is ook ondersoek, deur 'n volwasse stand van Renosterveld te vergelyk met 'n nabygeleë koringveld. Die resultate het getoon dat daar groot verskille in die grondwatervlakke, asook die soutinhoud tussen die Renosterveld en die koringland voorkom. Modellering van die grond-en plantwaterverhouding is uitgevoer en data het goed gekorreleer met veld waarnemings. Die studie het bevestig dat die natuurlike bewaring van die diep gewortelde renosterbos noodsaaklik is vir die voortbestaan van blom- en skilpadspesies wat slegs in die Renosterveld voorkom asook die vermoë van die renosterbos om stygende watertafels en versouting te beheer waar dit dikwels 'n probleem in hierdie area is.
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Chung, Hwan-Yong. "Urban growth determinants in Korea : with special reference to the three regional metropolitan cities." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 1989. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/6070/.
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Korea has severe spatial problems as a result of rapid urbanisation and urban growth. In order to clarify urban growth processes, this study involves the identification of the major urban growth determinants which have influenced urban growth and change in Korea. Through both, theoretical and empirical studies, three major determinants were identified: accessibility, industrial structure, and development institutions. The term "accessibility" indicates-not only physical nearness but also functional connections with relevant areas. The findings -of the research show that there are strong positive relationship between-accessibility and urban growth in -Korea. As a composite economic indicator, - urban industrial structure reflects the soundness of urban economic activities in terms of employment opportunities, income generation, and innovation adoption. Thus, it can be assumed that an urban place which has a more advanced industrial structure can bring more urban growth than one without such a structure. This study suggests that urban growth in Korea has been strongly influenced by manufacturing oriented' industry growth. Development institutions have particular meanings for urban growth in Korea as urban growth has been greatly influenced by development policies initiated by central government. These include economic development, national land development, and industrial location policies. These three determinants reinforce or counteract each other to influence the speed and direction of urban growth and change. The impacts of these determinants can change according to the circumstances of the urban growth environment in Korea. The meaning of locational factors has changed from their physical aspects to their functional oriented aspects. In many more developed countries, the emphasis has shifted from manufacturing oriented industrial structures to service and/or information oriented industrial activities. Development institutions, can also be changed from centralised to decentralised forms in terms of decision making regarding urban growth and change. However, although circumstances may changes, the importance of the three determinants will not be weakened because of their critical importance for urban growth and change. These three determinants are proxy factors of three important aspects in the urban environment: accessibility for location, industrial structure for economic activities, and development institutions for the institutional context. The findings of this research suggest that urban, growth policies should focus on the administration of these three determinants. Without efficient management for these determinants, -it will be very difficult to tackle national spatial -problems. To encourage urban growth in particular areas, the situational circumstances of the three determinants in those places should, be improved with control measures in other areas. Further research on these three determinants is required to test their validity _ under changing circumstances and different urban growth environments.
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Stanley, Christopher S. "Factors affecting growth in Asellus aquaticus (Isopoda, crustacea) with particular reference to metal pollution." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.291895.
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Pant, G. P. "Foreign aid and economic growth in Nepal with reference to Chinese and Soviet aid." Thesis, University of Reading, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.376820.
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Freeman, Jenny V. "The production of growth reference data for stature and weight for British children, 1990." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.307564.
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Kwan, Siu-ming. "A study of Guangdong's takeoff : with special reference to the four dragons' growth experience /." [Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong], 1994. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B13788140.
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Jeannot, Lovemine. "Use of National and International Standards in Assessing the Growth and Nutritional Status of Rural Indian Children." Master's thesis, Temple University Libraries, 2015. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/317259.
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This study compares anthropometry of rural Indian schoolchildren using national and international reference values, and explores association between demographic and socioeconomic variables and growth measures among rural children. A cross-sectional survey of height, weight, and BMI was conducted among schoolchildren (5-16 years) in Gujarat, where there were pre-established contacts who could facilitate access to schools and data collection for this study. Gender- and age-specific Z-scores were obtained for 519 children (234 girls, 285 boys) based on Indian reference values (Khadilkar et al., 2009) using an Excel® macro. Percentages of children stunted (height-for-age less than or equal to -2SD), underweight (weight-for-age less than or equal to -2SD), and wasted (BMI-for-age less than or equal to -2SD) were obtained (Khadilkar & Khadilkar, 2011). Children falling between adult Indian BMI levels 23 and 28 kg/m2 were considered overweight, and those above 28 kg/m2 were considered obese. Those stunted (height-for-age + 1SD), and obese (BMI > +2SD) were generated similarly using the WHO International Growth Standards (WHO, 2015). Regression analyses were conducted to model the relationship between growth measures, determined using national references, and predictor variables: age, gender, school, and caste. 21%, 23.1%, 8.9%, 2.7% and 0.2% of children were respectively stunted, underweight, wasted, overweight and obese based on Indian References and recommendations, and 27 %, 8.7%, 6.4% and 2.7 % respectively stunted, wasted, overweight and obese based on WHO Standards and recommendations. School was found to have significant interaction with all growth measures (P <.0001) and age had a significant interaction with height-for-age (P = 0.05). The current level of undernutrition, and emerging problems of overnutrition, in this study highlight a need to concentrate efforts to improve nutrition of Indian schoolchildren in rural areas.
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Garff, Parry F. "The Influence of University-Related International Experience, Volunteer Service,and Service-Learning on Moral Growth." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2014. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4342.
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This thesis empirically tests whether university-related volunteer service, international experience, and service-learning have a positive moral impact on students and whether the peer reference group moderates this relationship. I use a measure of morality based on the recent work on values by Shalom Schwartz. A novel approach to measuring the social psychological phenomenon of the peer reference group is used in which the relative strength of the peer reference group is measured. The peer reference group was included in hypothesized models as a moderator between volunteer service, international experience, service-learning, and moral growth. Cross-sectional survey data of 633 engineering students was used, and most hypothesized relationships lacked statistical significance. However, university-related volunteer service has a positive and statistically significant relationship with morality. Post-hoc analysis gives some evidence that the peer group and individuals within the peer group may be the antecedent of how a student values volunteer service, international experience, and service-learning.
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Kureshi, A. K. "Identifying the origins of collagen connective tissue growth and expansion with reference to inguinal herniation." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2010. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/19713/.
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The aim of this project was to understand the key mechanisms which control and initiate the process(es) by which collagen connective tissues extend, remodel and grow under the influence of external tensile loads. Inguinal herniation was used as a model of natural cell mediated bio-creep to investigate the mechanisms behind such a process since the transversalis fascia (TF); a thin collagen connective tissue undergoes dramatic extension during herniation. It was hypothesized that the TF expands due to a process of growth and remodelling rather than stretch or injury and repair. The relationship between functional tissue mechanical properties, cell responses to mechanical forces and the architecture of the ECM were investigated. TEM imaging of TF collagen fibril ultrastructure demonstrated no differences between normal and hernia specimens and therefore no evidence of microdamage/ repair. An important finding was that hernia TF was not mechanically weaker or thinner than normal TF tissue, indicating it retains its normal material properties and thickness despite dramatic extension during herniation. In addition, the TF was identified to have anisotropic mechanical properties with greater strength and stiffness in the transverse anatomical plane, a finding which has not previously been reported for the TF. The ability of normal and hernia TF fibroblasts to contract and remodel a collagen matrix were almost identical, suggesting that hernia cells retain ‘normal’ cell behaviour in terms of their cytoskeletal and cell-motor functions. Analysis of TF fibroblast creep responses using an in vitro 3D bio-creep model demonstrated, to our knowledge, the first direct functional (mechanical) defect in hernia cell behaviour, since hernia cells did not demonstrate any capacity to mediate any measurable bio-creep. Our investigations of TF mechanics, structure and cellular behaviour suggest that TF expansion in inguinal herniation occurs due to growth/remodelling rather than stretch or micro-rupture and repair but the exact mechanisms remain inconclusive until further studies are carried out.
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Schnetler, Demona Charlotte. "The microbiology of ostrich meat with reference to prevalent microbial growth and bruises in carcasses." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/4046.
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Thesis (MSc Food Sc (Food Science))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fresh ostrich meat competes in well regulated and competitive international markets; therefore food quality and safety are of the utmost importance. At the same time the production process must be well controlled to be cost effective. Losses in meat yield through bruising and the trimming thereof as well as a high initial microbial load that causes a decrease in shelf-life is thus undesirable. The main objectives of this study were firstly to investigate the expected prevalent microbial growth on ostrich meat as well as possible environmental contaminants to establish which bears the greatest risk. Secondly to establish the best practice of removing bruised areas from carcasses from both a microbiological and meat yield perspective. Lastly to investigate bruises on carcasses to predict the possible causes thereof so as to minimize bruising during transport and handling. From this study it was concluded that the prevalent growth on carcasses was predominantly Grampositive which increased ten fold from post-evisceration to post-chilling, this was also associated with a marked increase in Gram-negative organisms. The most dangerous vector for contamination was found to be standing water containing Gram-negative human pathogens including Shigella, Salmonella and E. coli. Bruises to the necks (52.58% of all bruises) were the most frequent, the high side railings on transport trucks the probable cause thereof. It was indicated that aerobic viable counts decreased after cold trimming, where the opposite occurred on warm trimmed surfaces, while the average loss in meat yield per bird due to bruising was smaller for cold trimming.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Vars volstruisvleis kompeteer in goed gereguleerde en kompeterende internasionale markte; dus is voedselkwaliteit en –veiligheid baie belangrik. Terselfdertyd moet die produksieproses goed beheer word en koste effektief wees. Verliese aan vleisopbrengs as gevolg van kneusings en die verwydering daarvan, sowel as ‘n hoë inisiële mikro-organisme lading wat ‘n verkorte rakleeftyd tot gevolg het, is dus ongewens. Die hoofdoelwitte van die studie was eerstens om die verwagte mikro-organisme groei op volstruisvleis en op moontlike omgewings kontaminasie bronne te ondersoek om vas te stel watter bronne die grootste risiko dra vir besmetting. Tweedens om die beste praktyd vir die verwydering van kneusings van die volstruiskarkasse te bepaal uit beide ‘n mikrobiologiese en vleisopbrengs oogpunt. Laastens om die omvang en verspreiding van karkaskneusings te ondersoek om die oorsaak daarvan te probeer aandui en sodoende kneusings tydens vervoer en hantering te verminder. Uit die studie was die volgende duidelik; die mikrobiese groei op karkasses was hoofsaaklik Gram-positief, tellings het tienvoudig toegeneem vanaf ontweiding tot na verkoeling, met ‘n gepaardgaande merkbare toename in Gram-negatiewe organismes. Die gevaarlikste oorsaak van omgewingskontaminasie was staande water wat Gram-negatiewe menslike patogene (insluitend; Shigella, Salmonella en E. coli) bevat het. Nekkneusings (52.58% van all kneusings) was die algemeenste; met die hoogte van die kantreëlings van die volstruistrokke die moontlike oorsaak daarvan. Dit is bewys dat die aerobe mesofiele plaattelings afgeneem het na koue verwydering, maar dat die teenoorgestelde gesien is op warm gesnyde areas; die gemiddelde verlies in vleisopbrengs per volstruis as gevolg van kneusingverwydering is kleiner tydens koue verwydering.
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Sims, Karen. "Growth physiology and systematics of some S.E.Asian ectomycorrhizal fungi, with additional reference to isozyme interpretations." Thesis, University of Kent, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.296723.
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Gilbert, Kate. "The growth hormone response to exercise with specific reference to a role in regulating metabolism." Thesis, University of Bath, 2008. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.486806.
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Exercise is a potent physiological stimulus for growth hormone (GH) secretion with circulating GH concentrations peaking approximately 30 min after the onset of exercise and remaining elevated for up to 2 h after exercise cessation. Growth hormone concentrations, both at rest and in response to exercise, decline with ageing. The significarice of this decline and the role of the GH response to exercise have not been fully elucidated and this thesis aimed to further understanding in this area. Firstly, this thesis focused on the reproducibility of the GH response to resistance exercise with the aim of determining the appropriateness of this exercise model as a GH stimulus to be used throughout the thesis. GH responses were smaller than previously reported to resistance exercise and a iarge systematic bias in peak GH response was observed for trial order (-4.3 (2.4) Jlg.r1 ), highlighting the need for familiarisation. The second study involved determining whether the decrease in GH response to exercise seen with ageing was of the same magnitude across several different exercise stimuli and which of these stimuli resulted in the largest GH response. In men aged 1825 and 40-50 years old, endurance exercise elicited a greater GH response than sprint or resistance exercise (young: 842 (616) lIS. 531 (346) lIS. 268 (371); Early middle aged: 177 (137), lIS. 8~ (53), lIS. 75 (127) ug.r1.120min-1 responses to endurance, sprint, resistance respectively). The GH response to both sprint and endurance exercise was smaller in the older age group compared to the younger group, with no differences, reported between groups in response to resistance exercise. An analysis of the overall hormone response to the 3 different exercise bouts in the young participants was also .undertaken, revealing a coordinated hormone response to the varying demands of the different exercise modes investigated. The final studies used pegvisomant to block GH action in order to investigate the effects on metabolism before, during, and post-exercise. Surprisingly, considering the lipolytic actions of GH at rest, an increase in fat oxidation was observed during exercise when GH action was limited (CON lIS. PEG (0.39 (0.1) lIS. 0.48 (0.1). Pegvisomant administration also led to different glucose uptake' patterns following exercise.
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Goodwin, Charles H. "A system of aggression : motives, methods and margins of Methodist growth with special reference to the growth of Methodism on Cannock Chase 1776-1893." Thesis, University of Wolverhampton, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/2436/89101.
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Ryder, Andrew. "Geographical aspects of reform : growth poles in socialist theory and practice with special reference to Poland." Thesis, University of Oxford, 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.304954.
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Murphy, Stephen Thomas. "Modelling growth of volume sample and stem analysis trees with reference to site conditions in Wales." Thesis, Bangor University, 2008. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.494310.
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Concerns over sustainability and a move towards systems of forest management other than clearfelling have fuelled the search for flexible growth models that can be used in a wide variety of situations with wide generalisation. The Tyfiant Coed project was established to develop a distance dependent individual tree model based on earlier stand level approaches. The model is parameter parsimonious and the parameters are interpretable.
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Lüdeke, Friedrich H. "Growth and development of oilseed rape (B. napus) cultivars with reference to their seed glucosinolate content." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.293558.
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Jarvis, Clive Robert. "Growth in English Baptist churches with special reference to the Northamptonshire Particular Baptist Association (1770-1830) /." Thesis, Connect to e-thesis, 2001. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/1035/.
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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Glasgow, 2001.Ph.D. thesis submitted to the Faculty of Divinity, University of Glasgow, 2001. Includes bibliographical references (p. 334-348). Print version also available. Mode of access : World Wide Web. System requirements : Adobe Acrobat reader required to view PDF document.
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Puthenkalam, John Joseph. "Modelling a new economic growth thought for developing economies with particular reference to economies in transition." Thesis, University of Glasgow, 1996. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/2034/.
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Mamat, Mohd Noor Bin. "Interindustry linkages and the unbalanced growth approach to economic development : with special reference to the Malaysian economy." Thesis, University of Hull, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.363186.
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Goddard, C. R. "Discerning congregational growth : a case study - Vineyard Christian Fellowship Tygerberg, 1992-2000 with special reference to leadership." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52237.
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Thesis (MTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2001ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The basic premise of this study is that when a comprehensive analysis is made of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Tygerberg's current status and growth, it will provide a sound basis for discerning that growth. This will in some measure open the way for the leadership of the congregation to be able to make decisions for the future that are better informed and more aware of the way God has worked with the congregation thus far. This in turn will hopefully keep the congregation on the path to further growth toward maturity. The research has been structured in such a way, that it conforms to a practical theological framework and attempts a description of the current reality of the congregation by means of a mechanical, cultural and leadership analysis. A practical theological ecclesiology follows in order to provide the basis for a correlational hermeneutic. After analysis and reflection, possibilities for future strategies are proposed.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die basiese uitgangspunt van hierdie studie is dat wanneer In goed gefundeerde gemeente analise van die 'Vineyard Christian Fellowship Tygerberg' se huidige status en groei gedoen word, dit 'n gesonde basis vir oordeel oor die groei van die gemeente sal gee. Dit behoort tot ' n mate die weg te baan vir die leierskap van die gemeente om beter ingeligte besluite rakende die toekoms van die gemeente te neem omdat daar dan ' n bewustheid is van God se werking in die gemeente tot dusver. Hopelik sal dit ook die gemeente help om voorts op die pad van groei tot volwassenheid te bly. Die navorsing is so gestruktureer dat dit 'n praktiese teologiese raamwerk gebruik en poog om die huidige realiteite van die gemeente deur 'n meganiese, kulturele en leierskap analise te beskryf. 'n Praktiese teologiese ekklesiologiese uiteensetting volg wat moet dien as die beginpunt van 'n korrelatiewe hermeneutiese proses. Moontlike strategice vir die toekoms word voorgestel nadat analise en refleksie gedoen is.
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Jamil, Shahid. "Fatigue behaviour in elastomeric materials with particular reference to the prediction and character of crack growth rate." Thesis, University of the West of England, Bristol, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.431163.
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McNamee, Kathleen Anne. "Trophic Ecology and Growth Dynamics of Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) in Chesapeake Bay, with Reference to Mycobacteriosis." W&M ScholarWorks, 2007. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539617855.
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Silva, Jane Susan. "The growth, development and impact of the Grahamstown Festival of the Arts with special reference to music." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002322.
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The Grahamstown Festival has become a huge and complex annual celebration of the arts, transforming the small Eastern Cape city for ten days every year. However this event had very modest beginnings, as did music and festivals in the city of Grahamstown. From its early days Grahamstown showed strong signs of becoming an important cultural centre, presenting numerous musical concerts from 1812, the festival tradition in the city beginning in 1887. The modern arts festival, initiated in 1971, had a chequered history during the early and mid 1970's, weathering economic recession, petrol restrictions and a repressive and restrictive political atmosphere. However by 1979 the event had become established and popular enough to ensure continued success during the 1980's. The period 1980-89 was one of great growth and development for the festival regarding attendance, and the number and nature of productions presented. Music had always been an integral part of the festival, and for the first time its role in this artistic celebration is being examined. The impact of such an event is varied and far-reaching, and thus difficult to assess, but the thesis ends with an attempt to gauge the Festival's impact.
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Rouch, Matthew. ""Mining" for a Reference Condition in Southern West Virginia Streams." VCU Scholars Compass, 2014. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/3619.
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Quarterly samples were used to estimate assemblage-level (all species combined) fish production within three minimally-impacted, southern West Virginia streams. The total annual fish production estimate was highest in Slaunch Fork (37.52 kg∙ha-1∙y-1), a tributary of the Tug Fork River, and lowest in Cabin Creek (10.59 kg∙ha-1∙y-1), a Guyandotte River tributary. Creek Chub Semotilus atromaculatus, Mottled Sculpin Cottus bairdii and Blacknose Dace Rhinicthys atratulus were the most abundant species among sites, accounting for >90% of all sampled individuals. Reference condition criteria were also selected and metrics calculated for each of the three stream sites using a variety of established metrics. According to established criteria, all three of our sites scored high enough to be listed as “reference” sites. Third, a comprehensive GIS analysis was conducted in order to determine land use patterns and predict where similar assemblages would be present using various climatological and physical characteristics of our stream sites. These analyses revealed rapid expansion of surface mining activities putting many stream systems at risk.
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Rosser, S. M. Jane Horner. "Phytoplankton ecology in the upper Swan River estuary, Western Australia: with special reference to nitrogen uptake and microheterotroph grazing." Curtin University of Technology, Department of Environmental Biology, 2004. http://espace.library.curtin.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=16266.
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Phytoplankton succession and abundance in estuaries is known to be influenced by the relative strengths of various seasonally changing physical and chemical factors. Previous studies of Swan River Estuary phytoplankton biomass and composition have identified salinity, temperature, rainfall and nutrients as the most important controlling factors. These conclusions are generally based on analysis of data from river length transects and depth integrated day-time sampling. They describe influences ,affecting whole system phytoplankton abundance and succession. Many of the typical seasonal bloom that develop are ephemeral and only extend over relatively small areas. The focus of this study is a single site, Ron Courtney Island, considered typical of the upper estuary region. This region of the estuary was chosen as representative of the section of river most influenced by allochthonous nutrient input. It has been the region of most frequent and intense algal blooms over the past decade. The factors, physical, biological or physiological, that have the greatest influence on controlling phytoplankton biomass under various ambient conditions for this system are determined. While previous studies have recognised the importance of nitrogen to phytoplankton growth in the Swan River Estuary, they have focused on NO;, with only anecdotal reference to the importance of the alternative nitrogen source, NH4+. This is the first study to explore the influence of different nitrogen source fluxes on phytoplankton biomass in the upper Swan River Estuary. The roles of physiological adaptation to, and preferences for, 'new' (NO,), recycled (NH4+) and organic (urea) nitrogen sources in relation to ambient nutrient levels are explored.Specific uptake rates (v), normalised to chlorophyll a, for NO;, NH4+ and urea were 0.2 ± 0.04 - 1831.1 ± 779.19, 0.5 ± 0.26 - 1731.6 ± 346.67 and 3.0 ± 0.60 - 2241.2 ± 252.56 ng N μg Chla-1 respectively. Urea concentration (14.8 - 117.7 μg urea-N 1-1) remained relatively constant over the 12 month study period. Measured ambient specific uptake rates for urea represent between 27.5% and 40.4% of total N uptake over the annual period February 1998 -January 1999. Seasonal nitrate uptake over the same period constituted only 11.3% (±10.77%, n=12) to 24.4% (± 13.02%, n=12) with the highest percentage during winter, when nitrate levels are elevated. It is suggested that urea provides a nutrient intermediary over the spring - summer period during transition from autotrophic to heterotrophic dominated communities. Grazing ,and nitrogen recycling are intricately connected by simultaneously providing top-down biomass control and bottom-up nutrient supply. Zooplankton (> 44 μm) grazing has been shown to reduce up to 40% of phytoplankton standing stock at times. Microheterotrophs (<300 pm) can reduce phytoplankton biomass production by up to 100% (potential production grazed, 11.1% day' - 99.6 % day-1) over an annual cycle. This correlated to mean seasonal day-time grazing loss of 80.47 ± 3.5 ngN μg Chla-1 in surface waters and 20.17 ± 9.7 ngN μg Chla-1 at depth (4.5m). Night time grazing for surface and bottom depths resulted in similar nitrogen loss rates (13.03 ± 4.84 ngN μg Chla-1).
Uptake rates for nitrate (r2 0.501) and urea (r2 0.512), doing with temperature (r2 0.605) were shown to have the greatest influence on phytoplankton distribution over depth and time. This research emphasises the need for more detailed investigations into the physiology of nutrient uptake and the effects of nutrient fluxes on phytoplankton biomass and distribution. Further research into the roles of organic nitrogen and pico and nanoplankton in this system is recommended.
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Aditya, Dipak Kumar. "Control of growth and development of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) with reference to seed crop production." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.338081.
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Turk, Munir Aziz. "The growth of annual legume species in marginal rangelands in Syria with special reference to response to phosphate." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.551128.
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Perez, Juan Ramon Olalquiaga. "Effects of nutritional restriction and refeeding on the growth of lambs with special reference to the internal organs." Thesis, University of Reading, 1993. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.333660.
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